Letters To Self – the Conversations 256

27 Nov

Dear Self, Science and God.

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Dear Self, Looking back on my life, science was what defined me. It was at the very core of what I did, how I thought, how I viewed the world and what I believed. I was raised in a religious household. Both my parents ministered in the church and most weekly evenings found us gathered at a friend’s home, praising and worshipping. I had a very strict religious upbringing but by the time I reached University, I was an atheist, believing in nothing and no one. I saw the universe without God; God was not needed in my understanding. I…

10 Nov

Dear Self, LOVE YOURSELF… FIERCELY!

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Dear Self, LOVE YOURSELF... FIERCELY! This topic gets me really emotional and has been the centre of most of my bad decisions, narrow perspective and wrong moves growing up. For some reason I thought outside validation meant easy self-acceptance. That if society approves of you then you, my sister are on the right track to loving yourself the right way. I was wrong! Slow Down…Just A Bit? There were some tough moments in high school and university - not only was I fighting for my grades but there is a whole battle within where I was at war to…

30 Oct

Dear Self, Enjoy Every Minute.

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Dear Lui Junior, I was asked by a friend (very pretty BTW and intelligent) to talk to you about your childhood, your teenage years, the future and what you are to witness in the years after. Let me just tell you a few things; You were so lucky to have the upbringing you did. You had everything; a roof over your head, a father who loved you very much (I am sure by now you have lost your amazing beautiful mother), beautiful memories with these people that, at the time, you just thought were another day in your life. This…

16 Oct

Dear Self…You Will Find Home.

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Dear self, You are young, And people just see you as someone who is there to depend on them. Some don't even have hope that you will amount to anything in this world. They treat you as they like. You clean their house while their kids look on, When visitors come you are never introduced as their own You are never even seen in public at all. Your role is to carry out the heavy activities around the house because that is all they see you as; a house help. And all you see is a house not a home!…

03 May

Dear Self…Life Is Beyond Us.

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Dear self: First and foremost, nothing is set in stone. Whatever the situation, you can change it. Don't take it so hard on yourself. If there's one thing you ought to know, life is short. Take that trip, buy those nice shoes (that’s if you like them) and eat that ice cream when the craving hits. Do the things you love. It doesn't matter if a million people think you can't do it. All you need is that one "YES" from God. I once listened to a wise woman that said, Do the best you can until you…

27 Sep

Dear Self…Please! Stay In School.

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Dear self, You grew up in a small village and sometimes you had less, But God blessed you with two powerful angels that are mom and dad. Both would go hungry to see you have food on the table, both would stay up all night just to watch you sleep. The introduction to education was the best part of your childhood. With knowledge you gained power and with power your sad past life started to fade... Today you continue to rise not because of what you do but because of what you know A famous writer said in the current…

22 Sep

Dear Beautiful Dark skinned Queen…

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Dear 15 year old Portia, Beautiful Dark skinned Queen, I purposefully use those words; beautiful and dark skinned, because I know you think that those two could never be used together. But they can. I know you don’t believe that at the moment, because in the world you’re in, dark skin hasn’t yet become a like-able trend... Comments like... “...being dark skinned is for boys...” “Wow...You’re pretty for a dark girl” “Imagine how more stunning you’d be if you were lighter...” ...are all you hear. You never see women with your skin tone being celebrated. You don’t see dark…

23 Feb

Dear Self…Introspection is Crucial.

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Dear self, Breathe. There will be days where everything is good and others where you feel alone. Just breathe through it. It'll pass. You'll meet people who are worth it and others, who'll just be passing through your life. Breathe. The greatest lessons I can share with you; ANYONE can be toxic in your life. It doesn't matter if its family or friends, their behavior can really harm you. Even you yourself can be toxic to someone. So introspection is crucial. People will take your kindness for weakness and take you for granted then make you the villain when…

09 Sep

Dear Self…You will find your light.

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Dear Self, This world we live in is not a walk on the red carpet. It isn’t always roses and sunshine but as dark as it gets sometimes, you will make a way. Despite that darkness you will find the path that gets you to your place of light. Be careful with who you surround yourself with. People are funny. People are superficial. Learn to rely on yourself. Listen to your gut, trust your instincts. But above all, put God first. With him, nothing ever fails. There is no greater power in quitting. The process may be slow but…

29 Jul

Dear Self, You Can Overcome Self Hatred.

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Dear Self, A letter as I walk down memory lane. Before I grew up in a family of strong believers; my parents did not just talk the talk, they walked the walk. Church became my second home. Everyone encouraged each other and uplifted each other. Home was my safety net. Church was my comfort zone. But whenever I stepped out of those two settings; I did not feel at home. In fact I did not feel safe… with my self. I did not feel at home in my own skin. I was obese, over weight. When I was…

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